How To Fix MDG_BS_SUPPL_BOLUI044 - Plant &1 not assigned to purchasing organization &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MDG_BS_SUPPL_BOLUI - MDG: messages for Supplier UI related issues

• Message number: 044

• Message text: Plant &1 not assigned to purchasing organization &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MDG_BS_SUPPL_BOLUI044 - Plant &1 not assigned to purchasing organization &2 ?

  The SAP error message MDG_BS_SUPPL_BOLUI044 indicates that a specific plant (denoted as &1) is not assigned to the purchasing organization (denoted as &2) in the system. This error typically occurs in the context of Material Master or Supplier Master data management within SAP Master Data Governance (MDG).
  Cause:
  The primary cause of this error is that the plant you are trying to use is not linked to the purchasing organization in the system. In SAP, for a purchasing organization to procure materials from a specific plant, there must be a valid assignment between the two.
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you need to ensure that the plant is correctly assigned to the purchasing organization. Here are the steps to do this:
  
  
  Access the Configuration:
  
  Go to the SAP Easy Access screen.
  Navigate to the following path: 
  Logistics -> Materials Management -> Purchasing -> Master Data -> Purchasing Organization -> Assign Plant to Purchasing Organization
  
  
  
  
  Assign the Plant:
  
  In the configuration screen, you will see a list of purchasing organizations and plants.
  Check if the plant (&1) is listed under the purchasing organization (&2).
  If it is not listed, you can add the plant to the purchasing organization by selecting the appropriate entries and saving your changes.
  
  
  
  Verify the Assignment:
  
  After making the assignment, verify that the changes have been saved correctly.
  You can do this by going back to the same configuration screen and checking the list again.
  
  
  
  Test the Changes:
  
  Once the assignment is made, try to perform the action that previously triggered the error to ensure that it has been resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  You can use transaction codes like MM01 (Create Material), MM02 (Change Material), or MM03 (Display Material) to check the material master data and see if the plant and purchasing organization are correctly set up.
  
  
  
  Master Data Governance (MDG):
  
  If you are using MDG, ensure that the data governance processes are correctly set up to handle the creation and maintenance of master data, including the relationships between plants and purchasing organizations.
  
  
  
  Authorization:
  
  Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to the configuration settings.
  
  
  
  Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help files for more detailed instructions on managing purchasing organizations and plants.
  
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and ensure that the plant is properly assigned to the purchasing organization in your SAP system.